Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
As November shifts into December, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). In Mount Sterling, the average nighttime temperature during December is a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Mount Sterling, during December, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Mount Sterling, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.6 days and collects up to 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mount Sterling, Iowa, in December, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Mount Sterling, there are 25.3 snowfall days, and 13.86" (352mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Mount Sterling, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Mount Sterling. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December in Mount Sterling?
How much does it snow in Mount Sterling in December?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mount Sterling?
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Average temperature in December
Mount Sterling, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 37°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Mount Sterling, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Mount Sterling, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Mount Sterling, IA
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Mount Sterling, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Mount Sterling, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mount Sterling, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mount Sterling, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Sterling, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mount Sterling, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Mount Sterling, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Mount Sterling, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Mount Sterling, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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